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Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
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On October 18 in Lewiston, prisoners at Auburn jail attempted a desperate escape during supper, led by Lewis Robinson who attacked Jailor Littlefield. Turnkey Washburn shot Robinson, recapturing him and Lee, while Allen remains at large. Loyal prisoners and a female inmate helped stop the breakout; no serious injuries.
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Daily Kennebec Journal
Lewiston.
Desperate Attempt to Break Jail at Auburn.
A Fight With the Prisoners.
Lewiston, October 18. A desperate and well organized attempt was made by a number of prisoners to escape from Auburn jail at 6 P. M. to-day. Lewis Robinson, alias Smith, of Portland, a prisoner, struck Jailor Littlefield with a glass bottle, as the latter, followed by Turnkey Washburn, was opening the jail door to serve supper to the prisoners. The jailor was knocked down, but clutched Robinson and brought him to the floor with him. Another prisoner named Allen then escaped. The turnkey had a conflict with Robinson at the outside door and discharged a revolver at him. The shot took effect in the scalp and Robinson, followed by the turnkey, left the jail through the door, but he was overhauled and brought back by the turnkey. A colored prisoner named Lee also escaped. A dozen or more prisoners were about making off when two or three of the loyal prisoners interfered, while a girl prisoner named Shoppy pushed back the crowd, locked the door and stopped further stampede. Lee was caught within five minutes after his escape. Allen is still at large. Neither officers or prisoners were seriously injured. The prisoners intended to have made an attempt yesterday to escape, but were defeated.
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Auburn
Event Date
October 18
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no serious injuries; robinson shot in scalp; lee recaptured; allen at large; escape attempt stopped by loyal prisoners and shoppy.
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A desperate and well organized attempt was made by a number of prisoners to escape from Auburn jail at 6 P. M. to-day. Lewis Robinson, alias Smith, of Portland, struck Jailor Littlefield with a glass bottle while opening the door for supper. Jailor knocked down but clutched Robinson. Allen escaped. Turnkey conflicted with Robinson, shot him in scalp, recaptured him. Lee escaped but caught within five minutes. Dozen prisoners nearly escaped but stopped by loyal prisoners and girl prisoner Shoppy who locked the door. Intended attempt yesterday but defeated.